Alvinis indebted to Jerryin the amount of Php20,000.00. They also agreed thatwhoever pays the debt of Alvinmust be honored and accepted by Jerry (creditor). Subsequently,thekindneighbor of Alvin who is named Johnny informed Alvin that he will gratuitously pay the entire amount of Php20,000.00debt of Alvin in favor of Jerry without any intention to be reimbursed.

a. Can Jerry refuse to accept the payment from Johnny?Explain. (5pts)

b. Suppose or assuming Jerry accepted the payment fromJohnny,is the obligation of Alvin to Jerry considered extinguished? Explain. (5pts)